How Monterey County coordinates permits and logistics for Car Week and other large events

Jun 18, 2026

The department described its role as a clearinghouse for large special events: coordinating multiple agencies, mapping events, signing off on permits (food, alcohol, encroachment) and publishing public GIS layers so residents can plan around traffic.

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Monterey County officials outlined how the Department of Housing and Community Development serves as a clearinghouse to coordinate county and state agencies for large public events such as Car Week.

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